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as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in departure
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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Recent Examples of separation
On May 13, bright Antares will rise to the left of the waning gibbous moon in the southeastern sky, with just a few degrees of separation between the two celestial bodies.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
At the time, the model and actress noted their date of separation as Sept. 13, 2023, four days after the pair celebrated her 37th birthday in New York.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 12 May 2025
This feeling of guilt is not unique to Sims.
Cannon, too, felt the emotional weight of separation during the team’s first preseason game in San Francisco on Friday — her first time traveling this season without her newborn twins and son.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Since 2021, there have been 85 recorded events involving a potentially dangerous near-miss between a helicopter and a plane – defined as a lateral separation of less than 1,500 feet and a vertical separation of less than 200 feet, the National Transportation Safety Board said in March.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
At the time, the model and actress noted their date of separation as Sept. 13, 2023, four days after the pair celebrated her 37th birthday in New York.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 12 May 2025
This feeling of guilt is not unique to Sims.
Cannon, too, felt the emotional weight of separation during the team’s first preseason game in San Francisco on Friday — her first time traveling this season without her newborn twins and son.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Since 2021, there have been 85 recorded events involving a potentially dangerous near-miss between a helicopter and a plane – defined as a lateral separation of less than 1,500 feet and a vertical separation of less than 200 feet, the National Transportation Safety Board said in March.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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The dissolution of the PKK raises a host of questions for the Islamist government of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the pro-American Kurdish forces (YPG) in northern Syrian who helped defeat the Islamist State terrorist movement.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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More broadly, the dissolution of the foreign aid program is a significant example of a broader trend the administration is pursuing: sacrificing soft power for hard power.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2025
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For me, there is a clear distinction between the propaganda films of the Islamic Republic and the films that are made under the constraints of censorship.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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He’s earned five APSE Top 10 distinctions, most recently in the Long Features category in 2024.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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The show’s divergence here is enormous, first by grounding Tommy in Jackson rather than as the leader of the violent excursion and secondly removing any guise about Ellie’s intentions.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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The existence of the monarchy is the country’s original divergence.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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The fifth was disengaging into the secondary gap, the opposite direction.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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According to the official, who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity, Iran evaluates the talks’ interruptions and weekly gaps, which were against Tehran’s preference, as a political and media game by the American side and is now preparing for scenarios in which the talks fail.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Travelers are advised to consult a healthcare provider before departure and to remain informed through official channels.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Fine, gauzy textiles are used directly within many of the pieces, as well as in the form of a subtle room divider — the closest thing to an internal wall in the main space.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Undeniably glamorous, this 8-foot-long folding room divider is one-of-a-kind.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, Hall only appeared in the premiere episode of the show due to his split from Haack.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Huss stars in The Four Seasons as Terry, Anne's new boyfriend following her split from Nick.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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Opponents argue the laws sanction discrimination and the exclusion of a vulnerable minority group and that rhetoric produced in these debates can stigmatize the transgender community.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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Polis also highlighted a unique concern: the CAIA deviates from traditional discrimination frameworks by prohibiting all discriminatory outcomes from AI systems, regardless of intent.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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